The Two Lane Blacktop 55 Chevy comes out of hibernation

The last time I saw this car back in July 2018, it wasn't running due to a wiring issue under the dash, its not been on the road since then...until now. The current owner David sent me this video today (May 11th 2020) as he has now got it up and running again. I'm hoping to visit Ohio again later this year (Covid 19 not withstanding) to start work on the film about Richard Ruth the builder of this car back in the early 70's.

Note: The Chassis attachments below the rear bumper, where the camera rigs were attached.

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[splithammond]

This car sends shivers down my spine - I still have the DVD and watch it every now and then :-)

[DerekCastleSr.]

Good to see the old car running. I talk to Richard from time to time, last time I spoke to him was last year about maybe doing an article about him for the magazine I write for. He told me someone was doing a documentary. I didn’t want to step on anyone’s toes. Richard is a big fan of my 55 too.

[tazman]

Ever since I watched that movie as a kid I fell in love with that car it's so bad ass

[gregjames]

Having a roll cage in a 55 chevy is pretty useless. If i rolled my 55, i wouldn't want to live anymore anyways.

[Okie-Tom]

I watched (Two Lane Blacktop) at our local drive in back in the early 70's. Still love to watch it ! I have owned three 55 Chevys and I do believe this movie is one of the reasons I have always loved them! One of my three I had I drag raced at my closest drag strip!

[blackwaterdogs]

Probably my all-time favorite hot rod movie....low-budget, minimalist, crude, but BAD-ASS ! James Taylor, Dennis Wilson, and Warren Oates had that magic chemistry. Better than all those bogus "Fast and Furious" movies put together....side note: Laurie Bird ("The Girl") was found dead in musician Art Garfunkel`s apartment several years later....

[paulacri]

Two Lane Blacktop - love the movie and the 5-5 ! 55 Chevy brings back a lot of memories for me. Had one from 1967- 1970. Last motor was a 500+ hp 331ci Corvette motor w/Pontiac Muncie 4 speed, and a 4.11 (street) posi rear. Painted 69 Caddy Sapphire Mist Blue. w/4.88's and set up to race, ran the quarter best 11.96 at 114+mph. Off the line at 3800, shift at 7800 ! Selling that car (1970) after all the time, effort and $ was big mistake (sigh) !

[chevyvega]

i think about the only person alive from the movie is Taylor. Glad to see the car is still around, one of three made for the movie.

[REMBRANTTUBE]

THE MOST FAMOUS 55 OF ALL!! KEEP THE VIDS COMING ON THIS INCREDIBLE PIECE OF HISTORY!!

[Rocknranchman]

Looks and sounds completely awesome! Had a friend in the 80s had a 56 that I painted gray primer looked and sounded much the same! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[otisbailey]

Good to see it still exists. Did you forget to flip the front end? Great heritage for a lot of car folks.

[asienlatierra]

the most beautiful dashboard I have ever seen
El salpicadero de coche más bonito que he visto

[hilltopmachineworks]

Thanks for the clip. I really need to get back working on my 55. Got burned out and have not touched it in years.

[IntenseKustoms]

If I remember correctly. This is the camera/back up car. The American Graffiti car was the main car from 2 lane blacktop? Been a long time but I think I remember reading that somewhere.

[billygun]

I was 13 years old when I seen the movie . All I could think about, dream about, and talk about was a 55 Chevy by the time I was 14 i had one

[kennethkuykendall]

I saw this car in 2005 at the 50th birthday celebration put on by Classic Chevy Club at the GM Tech Center. It was nice to meet Walt Bailey.(the owner, and the man who found and restored the car) My hope is that someday, the AG 55 will be restored, and both of these cars will be shown together.

[reginalddentry]

A true badass when James Taylor was going through the gears with warren Oates in the front seat That car cranked

[isailwind]

Saw that movie at the drive-in when i was 12 and it's been my dream car ever since.

[mondeacid]

American Racing rims, model 200S, I had a set in my 56 and 57, they still look great after all these years !!

[stacycollier]

It is still the baddest 55 I have seen thanks for sharing